10,000 Hours: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As Performed by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
Words and music by Shay Mooney, Dan Smyers, Jordan Reynolds, Jessie Jo Dillon, Justin Bieber, and Jason Boyd / arr. Victor López
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PK-0008538
$68.00
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Description
Looking for a way to musically connect with your students? Here's a chart that will do the trick. This No. 1 hit on Billboard's HOT 100, performed by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber, continues to be a global success. Written at the young band level, this arrangement of the popular country pop song 10,000 Hours by Victor López will certainly engage your students and your audiences. (2:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008538
More about this title
About the Composer: Shay Mooney
Shay Mooney is one half of the country duo Dan + Shay, whose songwriting and performances have dominated Billboard charts since the early 2010s. He co-wrote "10,000 Hours" with bandmate Dan Smyers, producer Jordan Reynolds, and lyricist Jessie Jo Dillon, creating a track that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multiple platinum certifications worldwide.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures everything that made the original a cultural phenomenon while keeping the instrumentation and range demands accessible for a young band. The writing maintains the song's emotional core and infectious melody without sacrificing musicianship, giving your students a chart they'll be excited to learn and proud to perform.
What to expect
Warm and nostalgic with an undercurrent of forward momentum. The song carries the intimate storytelling of country music while radiating the polish and accessibility of contemporary pop production. Your band will deliver something that feels both familiar and special.
Who it's for
Young band directors seeking contemporary repertoire that speaks to their students' musical tastes and connects with audiences. This arrangement works for groups at the middle school level or younger high school bands looking to program pop and country material alongside traditional concert music.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic line across sections so the tune sits forward. Young band intonation can suffer when students focus too hard on harmonic support; remind players they're helping lift the melody, not disappearing behind it.
- Shape the dynamics expressively through the verse and chorus transitions. This arrangement likely follows the original's trajectory, so use contrast between sections to build momentum rather than playing at a steady volume throughout.
- Lock the rhythm section (bass and percussion) to the recorded accompaniment if you're using one. The groove of this style depends on pocket playing, and having a steady click or track reference will help your ensemble sit solidly in time.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary pop arrangements to create a themed concert, or program it as a closer to a traditional concert that needs a final moment of connection with your audience. The three-minute length makes it ideal for community concerts, pep rallies, or showcases where you want to leave a lasting impression.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and harmony in popular music contexts
- Maintaining groove and pocket playing in rock/pop styles
- Expressive phrasing across verse-chorus structures
- Intonation control in contemporary harmony
- Responding to dynamic shape and sectional contrast